HC Deb 03 February 1955 vol 536 cc1241-2
2. Miss Burton

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the action taken by the Hong Kong Government concerning the manufacture and marketing of shirts branded as an exact imitation of the Double Two shirts made by the Wakefield Shirt Company, Limited, details of which have been supplied by this company and by the hon. Member for Coventry, South.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I am informed that the Hong Kong authorities took steps to stop the manufacture of the shirts in question as soon as complaints were received, and that they are taking legal proceedings against the exporter concerned.

Miss Burton

Is the right hon. Gentleman in a position to state when the legal proceedings will have been completed, because the information which he has given is not very new? May I ask him whether he has been able to deal with the matter affecting this company about the Gold Coast export of shirts, on which he has information?

Mr. Thorneycroft

Perhaps the hon. Lady will put down a Question relating to the second part of her supplementary question. I am afraid that I am not in a position to say anything about the timing, as this matter is in the hands of the Hong Kong authorities.

Miss Burton

I wrote to the right hon. Gentleman some time ago about the second part of my supplementary question and received a reply from him. I wonder if he has anything to add to it?

Mr. Thorneycroft

Not at this stage.